Post by gurtbeastin on Sept 26, 2009 19:51:43 GMT

hi i have just brought a ford 100e and a 2.0 capri and gonna do the engine swap i have never done this before . but think i can do it all help will be greatly appreciated and just any info if have done this to your own and just what parts i will need and what wiring , thanks for any help and will help me loads i am going to pick her up tomorrow and wanna start

Post by welder on Sept 26, 2009 21:49:26 GMT

Seem to remember you need Escort/Capri front suspension legs and the 107e crossmember. It was a fairly common swap so there should be plenty of expertise out there. Companies like Pop Parts Plus may be able to help with the parts you'll need. Not sure if the gearboxtunnel needs any work. Escort rear axle will fit straight under I think. hope that's of some help.

Post by Rich G on Sept 26, 2009 22:26:15 GMT

Ideally you'll need a 107E engine and gearbox crossmember but both of those are getting as rare as rocking horse pooh now I would think. If you can find the 107E bits then you'll need to move the radiator forward an inch or so to fit the Pinto, don't think it was needed on the Kent engine as they're shorter. The bulkhead will probably need to be recessed by an inch or so too from memory (some 20 years back now!). ;D

Post by Jonny69 on Sept 27, 2009 11:05:30 GMT

A crossflow would be a lot easier and less cutting. The small recess in the bulkhead needs enlarging because the crossflow is taller than the sidevalve and the gearbox tunnel may need enlarging as well. The one on the 107E is big enough for up to a 2000E box but I'm not sure about the 100E. Cut the mounts off a 105E or Escort crossmember and weld them on the 100E one.

Pinto needs a lot more cutting because it's so tall. The crossflow will make the car a lot more agile as well.

Post by v8ian on Sept 27, 2009 12:42:29 GMT

107e also had a different bulkhead, to allow the fitting of the pre X flow, you have to take a big lump of bulkhead out to fit a pinto, Front suspension, the easiest way these days is fit a X member from Old Ford Services, that will give you Mk1/2 escort capri front legs annd bottom arms, but you will need an escort ARB and rack, both available new from Rally Design,Back axle from a 105e will be a must, as the 100e axle will last about a nanosec before it breaks,a good place to sak would be Old Skool Ford, there is a wealth of ford conversion info on there,www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/index.php?sid=1324aa288fd9f155ac4f5aa0a8be90c5

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